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Five barriers to career change — and how to overcome them
By Herminia Ibarra, Kendall Smith, and Neil Courtis, Harvard Business ReviewWhy does career change feel so hard? And what can people do to make it easier?
career
managing yourself
AI Is testing the limits of corporate governance
Roberto Tallarita, Harvard Business ReviewCan AI safety shed any light on old corporate governance problems? And can the law and economics of corporate governance help us frame the new problems of AI safety? There are five lessons — and one dire warning — on the corporate governance of AI made vivid by the corporate turmoil at OpenAI.
ai
governance
Research: Setbacks can actually boost your career
Gloria Kutscher and Wolfgang Mayrhofer, Harvard Business ReviewIf you’ve hit a big pothole on the road to success, take heart. Research shows that setbacks can galvanise your career in unexpected ways that make you more successful.
career
managing yourself
No secrets for Optus: Findings on data breach can be revealed
Avril Janks, Law Society JournalLast year, after experiencing a massive cyberattack, Optus commissioned an analysis of the cause. When the resulting report came out, Optus tried to keep it secret, claiming legal professional privilege. But the court disagreed.
cybersecurity
reputation
Succeeding at the “social” part of ESG
Beth Bovis, Harvard Business ReviewESG initiatives can be worthwhile investments not only in bettering the lives of others, but in creating long-term economic value. Yet, social initiatives tend to be difficult to set, and their progress and impact challenging to measure.
csr
Google, ‘gatekeeper of the internet’, under scrutiny
Danielle Kutchel, Law Society JournalGoogle. It’s ubiquitous. No longer just a noun, Google has entered the modern vernacular as the go-to term for ‘search’. Despite the presence of multiple competitors, Google remains on top – but a US case is getting to the bottom of why that is. Here's what it could mean in Australia.
regulation
socio political environment
Claire Kimball on managing strong opinions as a leader
Helen McCabe, Future Women Leadership SeriesCan you be authentic and professional at the same time?
adaptive leadership
25 Years of Impact: Generosity, growth and giving back
Rebecca Moffett, Vanguard CharitableSince Vanguard Charitable's founding in 1997, they have granted over USD $15 billion to more than 113,000 organisations, making a significant impact on philanthropy.
giving
Do you trust AI to write the news? It already is – and not without issues
Rob Nicholls, The ConversationBusinesses are increasingly using AI to generate media content, including news, to engage their customers. For better or worse, AI is changing the nature of news media.
ai
The 2023 State of Corporate ESG: How companies are embracing ESG for resilience and growth
Serena Dibra, Thomson ReutersA new report looks at companies' need to address ESG risks and obligations, which has become even more essential for business sustainability.
csr
corporate community investment
corporate responsibility